Cleaning the fire door-glass

[Patterdale]

I know a lot depends on catching it at just the right time, but I've just done mine with white vinegar. And it worked a treat.

 

It was cold at the time but the way it's looking it will soon be hot.......

[LongShen]

Thanks for the tip.

I've been using a dab of ammonia on kitchen roll.

Works well, but hold your breath!

[Ray]

SWMBO swears by slightly damp newpaper and, having tried it, I agree with her.

 

I do try to leave the door open for a while before applying the damp paper in the hope that the change in temperature won't be great enough to crack the glass.

[Liam]

Dip a damp rag in the ash can, and then gently rub the glass. It works as an 'abrasive' and rubs all the crap off.

 

Agreed on the vinegar tip. Works for us too.

[carlt]

Old tea bags (told to me by a genuine old wife, btw)

[Theo]

Ceramic Hob cleaner and one of those sponges with green scourer attached.

 

Nick

[Night Hawk]

Flash or multi purpose cleaner...washing up liquid....all work well!

[DHutch]

damp cloth, when cold or warm (not hot).

[PeterG]

Dip a damp rag in the ash can, and then gently rub the glass. It works as an 'abrasive' and rubs all the crap off.

 

This is my favourite as you never run out of the ash and works every time. I am also very glad someone told me this before I started using the very expensive cleaners you can get from Morso etc.

[Patterdale]

damp cloth, when cold or warm (not hot).

That's my usual plan.

[harleyj]

You may not be able to get "Smart Burn" over there but if you check out the website (www.smartburn.com.au) it may help anyone with a wood heater with or without a glass door. This amazing product cleans chimneys, heater glass windows and reduces emissions.

[sueb]

Tea bag fell to pieces and brown vinegar didn't work. I hadn't got any white. The expensive stuff rots paint brushes.

Still experimenting

Sue

[honey ryder]

a stanley knife blade (removed from handle) used as a scraper makes mine spotless in seconds. I catch all the crud in a piece of newspaper under the doors then stick it on the fire.

[Chertsey]

Which of these can be used on mica?

[colin stone]

The aluminium pan scourer ball - hard enough to remove the tar staining, soft enough not to damage the glass.

[RLWP]

The aluminium pan scourer ball - hard enough to remove the tar staining, soft enough not to damage the glass.

 

They are good for decoking pistons and cylinder heads too.

 

Richard

[NB Alnwick]

The real secret is to wipe it with a damp cloth frequently - that way it never gets too bad.

 

When it does get seriously blackened, I use a dab of 'Calfire' stove glass cleaner.

 

 

This product is also effective as a cleaner for removing tar and creosote from paintwork but be aware that it contains Sodium Hydroxide and may damage or remove varnish or fresh paintwork if not immediately rinsed off.